GOALS
OF THE DDCA
The DDCA supports and endorses the following dance team coaching Goals
and Objectives.
Provide a wholesome environment and medium for students in high school
to entertain audiences through team dance/drill performances.
To participate in school functions and contribute to the spirit and
pride of the high school settings.
To stress the importance of competition as a means of motivation to
excellence and not as an end in itself.
To teach physical fitness through activity. The specific skills associated
with this activity include but are not limited to: endurance, flexibility,
rhythm, coordination and nutrition.
To teach emotional fitness through teamwork. The specific skills associated
with the activity include but are not limited to: dependability, responsibility,
commitment, sportsmanship, discipline, and awareness of the capabilities
of others.
To instill an appreciation of dance as an art form and encourage students
to recognize and appreciate the originality, creativity, and variety
of movement associated with dance.
To teach cooperation, to practice appropriate sportsmanship, accept
and give constructive criticism, and encourage support of team members
and other teams.
To teach the value of working together toward common goals through team
activities. Some activities might include fundraising, practicing, team
building activities, teaching, etc.
To take pride in ones appearance and cleanliness.
To serve member coaches by supporting and providing a building block
for them.
HOW
TO BECOME A DDCA MEMBER
Yearly membership runs from the Fall Membership meeting to the next
Fall Membership meeting. Dues are collected year-round. Full membership
benefits are given to those registering prior to the Fall Membership
deadline. These include: new manual for first-year members, membership
card, minutes and mailings, membership directory and manual updates
for the previous year. Members registering late will be added to the
mailing list and receive future mailings. Five types of membership are
offered: Coach, Associate, Business, Judge and Student. Complimentary
memberships are offered to the board of directors and Ex Officio members
of the board.
RECOGNITION
AWARDS
The DDCA has a recognition program that includes Coach of the Year,
Service Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award. The nomination process
is the same for all three awards: the membership submits names of those
individuals that deserve the appropriate recognition. Coach of the Year
and Lifetime Achievement nominations are taken in December, forms are
e-mailed to the membership.
Coach of the Year nominees are then voted on by the membership at
the Winter meeting in January; Lifetime Achievement nominees are sent
to an appointed committee for the selection process. Nomination forms
for Service Awards are passed out at the Winter meeting and are due
the second week of February, nominees are then sent to an appointed
committee for the selection process. All award recipients are then recognized
at the State Championships in March.